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Trade Restrictions Policy Meant to Protect Local Industries, Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor Tells Okonjo-Iweala
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Tuesday defended the apex bank’s restrictive trade policy, stressing that it was meant to protect local industries from unfavourable
Excitement as Zenith Bank Pays $248m Dividend
Shareholders of Zenith Bank Plc on Tuesday approved the payment of proposed N94.19 billion (about $248m) dividend for the year ended December 31, 2020. The shareholders commended the board and
Cuomo Should Resign if Investigation Confirms Claims, Biden Says
The pressure against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo over sexual harassment allegations reached the White House on Tuesday, with President Joe Biden saying Cuomo should resign if the state attorney
NDLEA rues over shipment of illegal cargoes through Nigeria’s seaports
By Godfrey Bivbere THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has said some ships and their crew bring in illegal consignments from the port of origin into the country. NDLEA
Police confirm abduction of RCC, bank staff by gunmen at quarry site in Ibadan
By Adeola Badru The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of staff of RCC and staff of a new generation bank by gunmen at a quarry site in
Six Asian Women, Two Others Shot Dead at Atlanta Spas; Suspect Arrested
Eight people, six of them women of Asian descent, were shot dead in a string of attacks on Atlanta-area day spas on Tuesday, and a man suspected of carrying out
Bitumen, petroleum products lead import chart for March
Sea port By Godwin Oritse THERE are indications that the road construction sub-sector industry of the Nigerian economy could be experiencing a boom as Bitumen, a major raw material for
Real Madrid into Champions League Quarterfinals After Beating Atalanta
Real Madrid easily overcame Atalanta 3-1 at home in their Champions League last-16 second leg on Wednesday to stroll into the quarterfinals 4-1 on aggregate. Karim Benzema scored a sixth
APAPA TRAFFIC: 50% Lagos Ports cargo to be evacuated by rail – Shippers’ Council
By Godfrey Bivbere & Providence Adeyinka As part of measures to curb the chaotic Apapa traffic, the Nigerian Shippers Council, NSC) has hinted that plans are underway to get about
Manchester City Stroll into Champions League Quarterfinals With Comfortable Win Over Monchengladbach
Manchester City marched into the quarterfinals of the Champions League for the fourth straight season after a 2-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach on Tuesday that completed a 4-0 aggregate victory.
